Times Of Your Life with Lyrics - Paul Anka

[@ldav2006]

After 53 yrs. of marriage, 2 children 2 grandchildren. This song brings tears. Setting suns are here. Not many more years left. Life is too short!

[@kathyguinto4585]

This Song also brings tears to My eyes.I lost My Mother in 2011,She was 93,I was 52,that was 52 years from My birth that I had Her in My life.We were very close,we had alot in common,We were just alike in our likes and dislikes.We liked Going for Rides in the fall to see the leaves Turn color,Watching old Movies,Going To Movies At the Nearest Theater,Going for Ice Cream or Pizza,we loved many different Genre's of Music,Country,Bluegrass,Jazz,Classical,Classic Rock.My dad went for none of the things that We liked,He was Sports oriented,Football,Basketball,Baseball,Wrestling,as for Movies,He Went for Action type Films,compared to our likes,namely the Classic type Films with the old time Actors.When She died,that was the saddest Day of My life,a part of Me died.I'm crying as I post this Comment.John Guinto Jr.

[@thedonlane]

My dad, Bill Lane, wrote the lyrics. Roger Nichols the music. They wrote it for a Kodak ad campaign in the 70s.

[@aldon78]

Wow, I remember that Kodak commercial when Ineas in Puerto Rico, so it was your Dad, incredible!!

[@thekidhartford5266]

Respect

[@javila8582]

Amazing Dad you had Don Lane. My favorite song!

[@susankennedy6573]

Bless him... lovely song. Has much meaning to me...my husband has lost all his memories of our life.

[@effyiew7318]

I totally remember this. They didn't even have a full song... Just enough for the commercial. Then it ended up being so popular with people wanting it that they had to go write a whole song and finish it

[@restiequijote3114]

Old music with message is irreplaceable,for the rest of your life.

[@marilouabsalon5228]

This song really touches the inner part of my heart. It takes me back somewhere in time, the memories are so vivid.

[@julesm5087]

The older you get you may spend more time reminiscing and wondering if you lived life to its fullest, I know I do! (I’m 62)

[@rachaelstephens209]

Saw the Downy commercial and thought I'm gonna listen to this song. I haven't heard it since I was a child. While listening and reading the lyrics it made me think of my mom. I take care of her now. She is 80 and has dementia. She is forgetting her yesterdays. It makes me so sad. I pray she doesn't forget everything. She had some great times in her life. Here is to all of us who have several years under our belt. I too have had a wonderful life. I pray we can all remember the times of our lives.

[@DRock6906]

I can relate to you Rachael. I too had a Mother that had Dementia. Sadly she passed away in January from it at the age of 85. It didn't get progressively worse until maybe a year before she passed. I took off of work to take care of her because she needed around the clock care. I have two brothers... One lives in another state and the other one was not well equipped to care for her so it was left up to me. I REFUSED to put her in a nursing home and kept her in her own home. I felt in my heart that she would have passed away quickly if I took her out of her familiar surroundings and placed her in a nursing home. She had a habit of just leaving the house unannounced which was the worst :'-( After that, it was what I liked to call "The Cooking Episodes". She wanted to continue to cook but would leave the food on the burner RUINING food many times. She also would put foreign objects in the microwave causing it to catch on fire one night. Then it was inappropriate attire... She would put on 2 or three sets of clothes and it would take an act of Congress for me to get them off of her. Then it was her ADL's... I had to force her sometimes to take baths because she wouldn't do it on her own anymore. I don't have any sisters so I had to rob her of her dignity bathing her and dressing her. But that was ok. I didn't mind. She stayed clean everyday, I brushed her hair everyday, I cooked for her everyday, and kept her safe from any harm everyday. Her sleeping habits got reversed towards the end too. She would sometimes stay up all night and then sleep all day. She remembered family for the most part right up until the end. She would, however, ask about my Father would had already passed away and her own Mother and Father who had long passed away :'-( Dementia is the cruelest form of torture for a person to go through. I had to watch my Mother turn from a strong, independent woman who worked and took care of a household into a child again. But that's ok. If I had to do it all over again, I would do things exactly the same. When she was able to focus on things, she liked to watch Andy Griffith, Tyler Perry's Meet The Browns, and The Golden Girls :-) She also loved to hear music from the 60's and 70's (Because those songs reminded her of when she was young) and she danced and sang to them :-) I'm a 52 year old man and I feel all alone in the world without my Mom and Dad :'-( I know that sounds funny because I have children and grandchildren. But they don't take the place of my Mom and Dad. I hope God gives you strength to care for your Mother with her ailment and I hope my story helps you in some kind of way. God bless you.

[@rachaelstephens209]

@@DRock6906 Thank you for sharing that with me. I applaud you for taking care of your mother. Like you, I will not ever put her in a nursing home. She was so good to me and still is. I am also 52 and feel very blessed to have my mom and dad. I will be with beside them until the very end. ❤

[@davidwilliamson574]

THIS SONG 🎵 CAME OUT AROUND 1975 RIGHT BEFORE XMAS. IT WAS A KODAK COMMERCIAL WITH MICHAEL LANDON. BEFORE IT BECAME A HIT 😇😇😊😊😊

[@rachaelstephens209]

@@davidwilliamson574 I was very young, first or second grade but I did remember it being the Kodak commercial song. I do miss those days.

[@davidwilliamson574]

@@rachaelstephens209 I TOOK CARE ❤ OF MY MOTHER THE LAST 2 YEARS OF HER LIFE . IT WAS A LABOR OF LOVE 💘. SHE PASSED AWAY IN 2004 AT THE AGE OF 85 .SHE TAUGHT ME COMPASSION, GENEROSITY, STRENGTH. JUST HEARING YOU SPEAK OF YOUR MOTHER, I CAN TELL SHES A TERRIFIC INDIVIDUAL. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR MOTHER. GIVE HER A HUG FOR ME

[@judsonklein3931]

I just heard this as background in a commercial, couldn't remember it, Googled it and found a song I haven't heard since the 70s. Totally swept me away, songs like this truly make life worth living.

[@maryebroderick]

I just did the same thing😊

[@beckyfarmer4430]

@@maryebroderick me too 😊

[@bluejeans1773]

Me too.❤

[@racar47]

It's currently being used in a Downy commercial. I remember the Kodak ad it originally was written for. Great song.

[@gloriajones4773]

I did the same thing. I can’t stop listening and singing this beautiful song.

[@YolandaJuan]

this song really makes me cry, I remember the good old days when life was so easy, beautiful song. I want to hear this again and again.

[@georgeharleydavidsonrider156]

Who is listening in 2021 . This is a song you never get tired of.

[@davidmossow9860]

As the years go by you grow more and more into it.

[@josephinemccrae5102]

I heard this song on a commercial and remember it from back in the day the words are so beautiful and conforming

[@gregorytknudson14]

Me! Great lyrics! Love this song! ❤

[@xelatamoria2065]

Me while waiting in grab

[@jacquiblack6406]

Absolutely! One of my all time favorites.

[@mierpaul]

The older you get the harder you cry when you listen to this song.

[@christywright3430]

True that..I just woke up at 50, it seems. Sitting here reminiscing, tears flowing..😭

[@Joon230]

@Thomas Rankin Amen!! Just woke up in my 70s!! Most all my family has passed on so the words in this song are words to live by!!

[@robertprice7246]

Thats true. Especially when you start to have trouble with your actual memory and as the Song says " Here Comes the Setting Sun" and mine is headed at me like a highballling freight Train ☹

[@arthurvoccia3089]

It makes me wish I can go back in time and do it all over again!

[@Joon230]

@@arthurvoccia3089 So do I..!! I would love to live those years again. I pray that I will remember those precious memories for a long time!!

[@KJ-je9pm]

Its hard not to get emotional whenever you listen to this.

[@mdb7771]

10000000000000 percent correct

[@aldon78]

Yeeees, I go thru so many memories...

[@frednoble1833]

BRINGS TEARS. TO MY EYES. AFTER ABOUT 3 TO 5 SECONDS. I TO. THE MOST BAUTIFULL SONG. IVE EVER HEARD. OR. LISTENED. TO. OH. MY GOD. HE IS A MUSICAL GENIOUS. WIW WOW EOW. DEVIL BUNNYH. STILL ALIVE. GOD BLESS. HIM AND FAMILLY. AND ALL. OF THE GOID PEOPLE OUT THERE.

[@mehitablestorm8877]

If anyone has any age on them, it hits you right in the gut.

[@trymenot81]

I pulled this up to settle my suspicion. The relatively low number of views is due to the way this sentimental fortress tugs at the old heart strings. If you listen to it, you WILL cry. Therefore most, though they love this song, avoid it. In fact I'm commenting while the video remains on pause.

[@starguard4122]

We all reach a time in our lives when life stops giving us things and starts taking them back. Once they're all gone, all we have left are the memories

[@robertkuzich2129]

Well said

[@Dulcimertunes]

Well said

[@frednoble1833]

Thats not true. You lose alit if preciis THINGS BUT IF YOU ARE STILL ALIVE. YOU. ARE STILL. RECEIVING. DONT KET TGE CURRENT. BAD THINGS. GOIBG ON RUGHT NOW. SCARE OR FRIGHTEN YOU. TRUMP WILL PREVAIL. MY H HEALTH. IS GOING. DIWN HILL. RAPIDLY. BUT MY 3 YEAR OL D GRANDSON. ADAM. NEEDS TO HAVE A LIFE. THINJ POSITIVE. 😈 DEVIL BUNNY

[@cherreyvendencia3167]

Well said

[@garyfuiten5126]

That's deep.

[@nikkirobinson2543]

If you are past 50, this song will make you realize how TIME is passing.

[@amyv8181]

I’m 49..I’m already there!

[@yellowbear111]

Cool profile picture

[@rosevinson8877]

I worked at a casino, and Paul Anka was our performer. When he sung this song I cried through the whole performance it is so TRUE....

[@Jen92371]

True. 50 here.

[@mariaginapagarigan7149]

Totally, I missed my parents so much listening this song. They used to make me sing this song, while mama was cooking and she’d hum along. This song is so nostalgic that it makes me cry…

[@Katwoman4318]

To grow old is a blessing from God. Yes, God. We’re all mortal. We have to answer to God at the end of lives. 🕊

[@u686st7]

I thought about this song while driving around the neighborhood looking at the Christmas lights. I still live in the neighborhood that I grew up in. I made a point to drive by the addresses of old friends. They have scattered to the four winds: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, Maine, Texas, Heaven. The memories came flooding back. The song came out in my last year of high school. It was poignant then, and the passing years have made it even more so.

[@MrNathan791]

This song gets to my heart every time I hear Paul Anka's rendition of this classic. The 70's era of music is just so superior to what we hear these days masquerading as music; with all of the auto tuning and computers; I mean, who can actually sing. I was listening to a classic Casey Kasem Top 100 count down for the year of '77 and he did a quick run on the 28 songs that had been #1 that year. And boy all of that great music from just one year was mind blowing. I was 16 back in '77 and hearing that TP 40 on XM radio I must say was nostalgic. And Anka's song right up there. Do you remember?❤

[@rickortiz2446]

Where does time go, it feels like only yesterday that I was a teen in the 70s. All the beautiful memories that are there in my mind!

[@littlejoe9381]

Rick Ortiz : Hold on to those memories. They will help you get through the bad times.

[@rickortiz2446]

@@littlejoe9381 you are so right about that

[@littlejoe9381]

Rick Ortiz : Thank you. They sure help me.

[@mikemcf33]

same rick. I am 61 now.... time flies by and soon it will all be over. Enjoy life while you can and do not worry about small things that dont really matter

[@adamnschifty9395]

My Dad always told me life blurs by as you get older, he was right, about everything.

[@tarheelredbone43]

Life is but a vapor. It passes by so fast and the older I get, the faster it goes. Remember to look around, drink in all the times you have with loved ones and your friends. They will become your Gold and Silver as you age. Your memories will become priceless. Thanks for posting this one

[@audreylesser9800]

I'm 62 years old and left my husband 2 years ago because he hit me. We had been married 38 years. I still remember all the good times we had and will never forget that. No chance of reuniting, too much went down. This song helped remind me of the good times.

[@cynthistar124]

@@audreylesser9800 As you should! Always remember those good times and be happy. Best of luck to you, you seem like such a great person. ♡

[@audreylesser9800]

@@cynthistar124 Thanks for saying that. You have no idea how much that meant to me.

[@mattybinder747]

Time does slip away my brother died April 9th this year. Mom, Grandmas, adopted grandma, and older brothers are not supposed to die.

[@l1121]

That was my song I danced with my father at my wedding. I remember the song from when I was young. Brings me to tears now because my dad is no longer here. I miss him!

[@davidwilliamson574]

YOUR DAD HAD GOOD TASTE 👍 HE MUST HAVE BEEN A FINE MAN 🥰🥰

[@dejesus3531]

RIP

[@marwatson7408]

L I think you picked the perfect song for the occasion👰, this song brings back so many memories for me to may your dad Rest In Peace.💐❤️

[@user-is6de8pp7k]

Bless your heart ❤️ sweetie.

[@easygoing6397]

My God hold you in his arms and bring comfort to you. I can (relate).

[@hamedkk]

Severance brought me here… what a show, and what a song

[@sharonbartley808]

Time goes by very fast. The seasons come and go with lightening speed. Just have to savor the times we have and take nothing or anybody for granted.

[@sircsataram8556]

I'm 51 now and now I understand every lyrics of this song. My mom has stage 4 cancer and shes in medication and I tried to remember all the happy memories we had.

[@georgeharleydavidsonrider156]

So sorry. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@rachaelstephens209]

God bless you. Praying for you both.

[@VS-ns4gq]

Sending prayers💞

[@petermontroy4922]

I wish the best for your mom and we are praying for her. Hey! Everything helps.

[@vincentfelumero6067]

I know how you feel God bless you and your mom

[@iamvindell]

This was my mother and son dance song at my wedding. When it gets about halfway, she started balling... Which made me start balling! I love my mom so much. I'm crying now as I listen...and I'm 52...:-/

[@crispo41westbury40]

Sweet my brother, sweet. I feel your joy!!!

[@MrFabilus]

Very nostalgic ! Brings tears to my eyes ,tines we will never get back!

[@nostalkingzone]

I'll bet your wedding was very nice.

[@chuckbolus8294]

Today is one day that makes you wonder how 55 years have passed so quickly and the many memories. Your Christmas s with your family as a child , all your high school years , your college and early years at work and thinking you will never get to see retirement and now it is upon us. Most of all-a beautiful song that brings back all off these memories and more When you start missing your family that have passed , you can dream of wonderful memories and not be so blue inside . Chuck -Knoxville, Tennessee

[@thessgallardo1585]

Well said..

[@depaola63]

Same age Chuck ! ........very touching !

[@dianemelfi2974]

2020 and still listening to this song.

[@dougbarnard206]

Agreed as to all. Turn 55 next week

[@BillVol]

You are still a young man, Chuck. And living in Big Orange Country. With a ton left to do. We lose people, and that is hard. But be glad you didn't have cancer as a 5-year-old and then died before you saw 10. This song sucks.

[@tracie5245]

This song always makes me tear up. We are living in such a crazy world - I long for those days of yesteryear.

[@taroman7100]

Amen

[@benicio1967]

This is the HIS song. No one could have given that warmth that his voice did. What a voice!!! Wow!!!

[@lourdesfaustino694]

This song reminds me of my childhood days back in the 70's and 80's.. good to remember the happiest and saddest times of your life..

[@mitchellflemings6241]

buhay at bata pa si mang pino noon, dba?

[@depaola63]

...yes indeed !! I am now 56 and hearing this again 40 years later, just gets you right in the heart !!

[@bspi624]

Same here. Raised during the same days/times. It was a great time.

[@littlejoe9381]

Is it just me, or did the seventies just have a completely unique atmosphere or feeling to them? Maybe it’s just the fact that I was a child and had less responsibilities and no bills to pay. I don’t know, but personally, I feel that there has been such a major change starting with the eighties. Things have not been the same since. Of course, many of those changes have been good, I’m just saying that to me, that particular decade ( the 70’s) just seemed to have a seriously unique vibe all it’s own.

[@vxy357]

Reminds me of my younger days in the 3rd grade and my first 3rd grade crush back in 75-76.

[@caat04]

Everything about this song time warps me back to a time when life was so much simpler, oh to go back just for one more day!!

[@PhilandCathyRoth]

I randomly happened to hear this song the day before my 92-year-old dad passed away in hospice. I hadn't heard it in years but when I stopped and listened to the words, it brought me to tears because it was so incredibly poignant. The timing just seemed so uncanny, as though it were directed at him as his life and his 92 years of memories slowly slipped away. This song will always remind me of him. ❤❤

[@darkwhitedirewolf]

I was 8 years old when this was released, I am now 54. Glad a song like this told me it is important to remember who I was, who I am, who I need to become before the inevitable good bye.

[@rainbow_goldenstar]

When I heard this song, I recalled me as a child and felt tears. "Remember?will you remember?"😭

[@helentruglio9506]

Me too 🥲

[@stevem4628]

Same.

[@EekDaFreek]

Dont tell my homeboys. I cried too. Youth is wasted on the young

[@rainbow_goldenstar]

@@EekDaFreek ❤

[@rainbow_goldenstar]

@@helentruglio9506 ❤

[@311nacho]

Just one of Paul Anka's many contributions to the music world. Timeless

[@katbrais8853]

I remember this song from when it was first released. Now, as an older person, it just hits me to the core. It's so much more relevant now.

[@philipscott18115]

Hello ...Hope you're doing good and staying safe!Happy Christmas to you...

[@jinglevillaroel8046]

Exactly the same feeling here 😢

[@ebonydennie1461]

Burt G. thank you for picking this song! you a real one!

[@Shewent2008Jared]

Hell yeah, I had to 😢find this one!

[@williamvasilakis9619]

We take life for granted. Life is such a beautiful gift and so precious. We all hold on to memories, and hopefully they are beautiful because they echo and can define us..I miss the ones i loved and lost too. I wish everyone who responded to this video a blessed life.

[@marswmnwhoever2188]

We take life for granted because we dont value time, ours and others. You never know what could happen in the course of one day. Then all you are left with is could of, should of, would ofs and unfortunately alot of I miss you' s just look at comments😭

[@vincentfelumero6067]

Thank you you too

[@NukaCole7]

What Da Dog Doin’?

[@crispo41westbury40]

It's 10:54pm on September 23, 2020. My wife's mom was diagnosed with a terminal illness just a few hours ago. She loved, and often spoke of, so many great memories in her life. This song popped into my head shortly after we received the diagnoses. God Bless.

[@robkuzich587]

This has to be the MOST REFLECTIVE song ever written. I would challenge anyone who's been on this planet a while to watch/ listen to this and not tear up...SIMPLY THE BEST

[@hey_joe7069]

Well "Reflections of my life", "Yesterday when i was young" tell me "Those were the days my friend", We thought they'd never end.

[@zzzzxxxx341]

The real story of our life although its hapiness, it's loneliness.

[@cf1934]

I'm soon to be 85 and yes I am tearing up. Especially for memories of the ones I have lost.

[@lindalevandowski6730]

I tear.up everytime I hear this. So many wonderful memories and life is truly so short!

[@lesliemay6699]

Amen,well said

[@jake92forreal36]

This song was on my sweet 16 tape & I remember being so mad because I didn’t know the song that well. I’ve come to love and appreciate this song. I wish I still had that VHS and could watch it. My brother was still alive and life was so different...

[@mebeingU2]

Jake92for real, you have those memories, bro. I’m sorry for your loss. I lost a brother, too. Those memories are all I have left of many good times.

[@jake92forreal36]

@@mebeingU2 I’m sorry to hear that also. Death of a real close one is so difficult. I’m scared that as time goes on I’ll forget the fun times.

[@peterdicostanza7780]

Was used on my sister sweet 16 too. She needs to convert the vhs too

[@jake92forreal36]

@@peterdicostanza7780 is she from Staten Island? Haha everyone here had that song on their sweet 16 tapes. That’s why I was mad. But then I listened to words as I got older.

[@hpowe1]

Your sweet 16 tape.....I teach music and my college-age students don't even know what a tape is-LITERALLY. You're right; so much has changed.

[@Muffin192213]

Good morning yesterday, you wake up, and time has slipped away... what a powerful song.

[@lovethyneighbor9476]

Thank you Bill Lane, Roger Nichols, Paul Anka for this classic. I recently discovered this song through the Downy commercial, I believe it is. The snippet on that commercial wasn't enough!

[@crankychris2]

Many posters here were inspired to write because of that Downey snippet. Hey, how many of you Googled "Good morning yesterday" to get here? I did too. ;))

[@claudiachance7036]

This song brings me wonderful memories of my mom and dad listening to this song and dancing in the kitchen. I miss them too much..but I do remember and I'll never forget.

[@claudiachance7036]

@Paulanka- Wow I am so over the moon about your music 🎶 and to hear from you has blown my mind. I will never stop listening to your music it brings me the most beautiful memories, and my children and grandchildren love your music also. God's blessings always to you and your family. Mr Anka

[@elainetran4903]

It’s my very first time listening to this song today. Those who wrote songs used their brains, those who sang used their hearts, those who listened to them used their emotions, and those who had stories shed tears. Don't be afraid that the music is too good, but the lyrics will be in your heart. May you who in front of the screen have lights when it is dark, umbrellas when it rains, and companions along the way!❤

[@georgemallory797]

Just heard a tiny chunk of this song in a Downy Fabric Softener ad tonight and it INSTANTLY came back! I haven't heard this song in maybe 40-45 years. I'm 53 and I forget what year it was out so I'm looking that up next! This is when I love KZbin.

[@davidwilliamson574]

THIS SONG 🎵 CAME OUT AROUND 1975 RIGHT BEFORE XMAS. IT WAS A KODAK COMMERCIAL WITH MICHAEL LANDON BEFORE IT BECAME A BIG HIT

[@AlexTransformable]

First heard it this week on Severance. Over 50 and yes, I did cry, thinking of my brother do died suddenly last year.

[@markharris5107]

This song filled me with sad nostalgia when I heard it years ago. But there is another perspective to counteract this one, as noted by the Apostle Paul: "one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus." Don't fixate on this life only.

[@cecilwinthorp4038]

I use the KJV but close enough. Yes, we must press towards that hi calling. Thank you for maintaining proper perspective.

[@Josem6768]

I am seventy but life begun after 65 years . I am still active working full time with the usual overtime I used to. I helped all my kids tru college and even after when I became a grand dad several times. I enjoy every minute of it. It’s a beautiful life. I hope I can continue like this for another 10 years. In fact; I never want to stop all of these. I have more money than ever before. I am able to enjoy all the finest things that life has to offer. Thanks to the big breaks I get from my taxes for people like me after 65 years. You can be as old as you want. It’s all in your mind. In fact, I fell like now doing something nobody done before. Become a new profesional singer at my age. Things are going so well for me that I feel I can do anything I put my head into.

[@juliecorpe5783]

It has always been special to me.. I turned 60 today and the lyrics drifted in part to my mind so I had to look them up. Of course tears would not stop flowing..reflecting on milestones in our lives and how fleeting they really are, though they seem monumental at the time. A song that grows in meaning to you as you age. This was one of the songs we considered for our Senior Prom theme in 1976. Some other song won Unfortunately: Stairway to Heaven!

[@jeffreyforti7558]

The genius of Paul Anka!

[@mannyrojas5777]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written and perfectly delivered by Paul Anka

[@vincentdaniels1455]

what beautiful memories of yesteryear....first wife 40 years...remarried for 16 year......7 children 11grand children and 1 great grand child .....75 years old...and every time i hear this song a tear still fill my eyes....

[@JimcDJ1]

Never get tired of this song. Just brilliant. Such great memories from 1975.

[@cleaningtim]

Beautiful song ! After losing my brother 21 years ago, it taught me to never take one day for granted. I am so very grateful to have made it 53 years so far. I hope for many more years to come. Will have to see what God has in store for me. We never know when our time is up, so make as many wonderful memories as you can. Make time for those you love and care about. Be nice to everyone and make each person you deal with on a daily basis feel that they matter and watch the smiles you get back from them. It will make you feel good as a person.

[@1pupblacky]

+cleaningtim I am a few years older than you but it seems like everyone around me are dropping dead, I have so much work to do because of death of family and close friends. I feel like the minute I get done--I will probably drop dead too. my family always said I spent too much money on doing the things I enjoyed--looking back--I do not have much regret, and am still working on my bucket list, thank you for sharing your story,

[@cleaningtim]

Thank you for sharing your story also, and for taking the time to read mine. Sounds like you are trying to enjoy your life, and I think if you have to spend to do it, so what. You can't take it with you. That is why you work. I learned recently of several friends I lost that I went to high school with. Too young to have already died. There again, it makes me grateful for every day that I am given. Hope you continue to enjoy your life.

[@ryanneibias7443]

I've lost my youngest brother to at age of 26.... Last year 2017....

[@Ndiver81]

Ryanne Ibias I’m sorry for your loss. I lost my brother 43 years ago September 21, 1975 and not a day goes by that I don’t think of him in some way. I wish you inner peace.

[@ainsleybashford8903]

Yes i remember all the wonderful times and people ive met.

[@angelicareal7381]

Cry every time I hear this song. Even when this played at my friend’s wedding I still cried and it was in front of everyone and I seriously didn’t care. Life is short folks, enjoy every moment.

[@annielarose4579]

All I have now is to remember the times of my life for cancer of the liver took my young husband of 57 years in 8 short weeks.We were high school sweethearts. How do you start to live again,happily again when it feels like a tornado ripped through and took my whole life as I knew it.Teardrops rolling down on my face.Please pray for me that God will heal my shattered heart and restore some kind of healing within my heart.So I can somehow go on without my soulmate,my best friend,my lover.I think 3have cried a small pond over my loss of one of the greatest men in the world that I was lucky enough to call my husband.

[@charmainebuckley3078]

I am praying for you friend. May God protect you and guide you through this period of sorrow in your life.

[@nolascoglusv]

Annie LaRose I will pray for you! Feel better. You can do it! Take care!

[@nolascoglusv]

May the Lord give you strength! God bless!

[@lindav1189]

Its been three years, i pray yiu are coping as best as possible.

[@jerryrusinko1219]

I discovered a few months back that my HS girlfriends mom had passed away and I found myself going down memory lane. This was the theme song for my senior prom in 76. So much has changed since but the memories linger and I suppose always will.

[@dianepinkyharman1346]

Thank you Paul. I heard this song o a commercial and forgot the name of it. I am so happy I found it. I play this song. bout 6 times a day. It is my favorite song. Thank you for all of your great songs. I am 69 years old and listened to you for years. Your family looks wonderful. Have a pink positive day.

[@johnlewin5257]

I cry every time hear this. My life that has gone by so fast. My parents that have left me, my children that are no longer my babies and my wonderful wife who has not come home yet. This song will always be in my heart

[@afppdo6854]

im sorry sir john for what happened to u. i lost a father recently, i feel u...its a part of life

[@pyrrhustacandong9426]

Oh, you've indeed had a great life, Sir.

[@graceworshipsongs4237]

I cried this songbeverutiebi payed

[@dannyp67]

Hang in there John

[@akhnaton1502]

God bless you John ❤

[@ramonllanes42]

This has got to be the saddest song I have every heard. I first heard in 75 when it came out and about twice since then. The lyrics are more true today as I get older and reflect on all memories of yesterday. Such is life and the journey continues, peace to all humanity.

[@kujayhawker6732]

Well said Sir.

[@annkore9923]

K

[@donniegaus6237]

Amen

[@capitalbuyersllc6787]

So true!

[@hildaedmond1290]

Blessingz

[@crystalbutterfly4812]

Yea we all have the wonders of the times of our lives, Dancing with my Dad at my Wedding and saying goodbye to him out on a Boat one morning. Laying his ashes in the Big Blue next to my Mom, and turning around and seeing hundreds of flowers floating. Yes, we all have those wonderful memories. Thanks for sharing the love of your Mom Will. It made me cry cause I am a Mom of wonderful son. Gather the memories always.

[@bruceislife4603]

THIS SONG REMINDS ME OF A TIME LONG GONE

[@AW_7_7_7]

It’s 2020 and I am STILL listening to this evergreen! This song will live on forever!

[@billymartin866]

This song reminds us that life may end but the beautiful memories lives forever and forever, "Good morning Yesterday"....thank you paul for this beautiful masterpiece.

[@lisagenerationx9379]

Now that I’m older, this song has such profound meaning.

[@thomasbombardo7267]

I played this at my wedding November 2018 as I danced with my mom and my wife danced with my Dad- tears were hitting and soaking that old dance floor. Never, ever take our loved ones for granted:) Good night and happy memories everyone.

[@morningdove20]

Yes. Very Profound it IS now..

[@austinwilliams2082]

Yes it does and I do miss those times

[@austinwilliams2082]

Yes it does and I do miss those times

[@Rod3E900]

I DO REMEMBER...all the important stuff. I pray I can hold onto them...

[@DateTwoRelate]

When Paul Anka finally passes I'm guessing I will cry all day. I saw him live in the early 2000s and wasn't expecting much. One of the great concert experiences. A true professional. A throwback. A legend.

[@SweetDennyD]

Me too. I've been a fan of Paul's since age 2, so my Dad told me. And I haven't stopped listening.

[@beverlywalsh3869]

This song definitely brings back many happy memories of those younger years, feeling so much time is ahead of you. Than you are in a place in your life where time has flown by & you are reflecting on all the milestones along the way, & memories become so much more meaningful. Live each moment to its fullest, & Enjoy all life has to offer. Nothing Lasts Longer Than A Happy❤ Memory

[@michaelchua9775]

I just missed my dad more because of this song. Reminded me of just how hard life is for him but still looked forward for a better future for us, until he got old and weak. But when he looks back at his life, he happily shares it with us. I thank him for paving the way for us. I know you are in rest now, with our Lord. Where you won't have to suffer at work hard for others. Don't mind me. Haha! This song is his favorite back then. I just miss him singing this

[@CM-wj2ow]

Downey's is using this song in their new commercial. I just love it. All of a sudden I'm a kid again watching the movie of the week w/ my family. When those old Kodak commercials came on I think even my brothers liked it... everyone would be quiet till it was over!

[@radzdad5174]

Who's crying now Feb. 2020? I've got teary eyes now 😔🤗

[@vanessaanderson9972]

4/24 /2020 HEARD THiS SONG AT A DANCE MEMORIES

[@eadrianbasadre1123]

Gg

[@radzdad5174]

@@eadrianbasadre1123 Gg GAGO?! Galunggong GUNGGONG?

[@lisadearing5960]

January 2021 😭

[@mebeingU2]

Crying? I’m not crying...you’re crying...I...I have something in my eye! I just get it every time I hear this song and think about all the happy times.

[@willboone3999]

My Mom played this song at my high school graduation party in 1979, I then danced with her at my wedding to this song in 1995. She is gone now but this song brings back so many great memories of my Mom. Rest in peace love you and miss you

[@maineindividual5202]

Will Boone I just cried a bucket of tears reading this as it mirrors my situation to a tee. Thanks for sharing

[@georgetunstill2341]

Thanks for sharing your story Will Boone. I graduated in 1979 also.

[@marthadevaney6699]

My moms too! Im crying

[@davidwilliamson3644]

sorry about your mom Will , I to lost my mom several years ago , I miss her every day, very touching song , Paul anka 's best

[@mjc4kids]

I needed this song and I needed to read your words Im crying now boy it feels so good ...Thanks

[@karendeihimi4301]

So glad I met Paul in Vegas years ago and he had me up on stage. Good memory, great times with my friend Stephane.

[@Solfeggio68]

I cry whenever I hear this song. Crying as I am typing this. Lost my dad when I was 13, about to lose my marriage, my kids are growing up so fast too.

[@VideoNash]

Although I didn't grow up in the Paul Anka era, this song seems to take me to a place in my mind that I wish I could stay forever. Beautifully written and wonderfully sung.

[@kimberlyturner476]

I heard this song today a far distance away from the TV. I remembered hearing it as child. I was 10 years old when this song came out, and I thought it was beautiful then. So l looked it up online today, and as the song played, I had to grab onto something, because the words touched my heart so deeply, I felt like I was sinking. I have the fondest memories of my childhood during those days you know -my innocence. There was so much love, laughter, and hope. The music in the 70's: soul, rock, country, jazz, blues, etc., was in my opinion the very best, and I'm so glad I was there to experience it. Thanks Mom for exposing me to so much music! Those were the days.., or should I say "the times of my life."

[@Tejaye777]

This makes me feel so good like I'm lying down and seeing my whole life. Before my father and brother died and remembering all the good times we shared, the gradual changes in my life that bought me to where I am today. Life is really short and we don't realize how subtly but surely we are changing to different seasons in our lives.

[@marymccaleb7190]

This Song Touches My Heart I first Heard it on A Downy Fabric Sofner Cammurcial And For some Reason whent Serching for The Person Who Wrote the Song Thank Mr. Poul Anka I can't get this Song out of My Head The Song is Simpley Saying that We should Simply Grab ahold of our Memeried of our Lives Beforr thy Slip Away I Myself Have Good Memeries of My Life Then there are Bad But I Thank Almighty God He Helped Me Through Them All Thank You Lord For Being there For Me Life is Short

[@bridgetm4711]

Paul Anka is an incredible singer, and this song truly stands the test of time, and is most excellent, many nice memories of this song. This song seems to get better the older I get, but it gives you a little pang in your heart.

[@cherylc6493]

Or a big pang. Can't help but to cry.

[@chelseac6113]

IS still a great singer! Saw him perform Live only 6 months ago!

[@bridgetm4711]

@@chelseac6113 Thanks for that, I stand corrected!

[@claudiofornaroMusic]

The most nostalgic lyrics and song I've ever heard. A work of art though.

[@danielgwapito]

while getting old. this songs impact is getting deeper...

[@zahkuz61]

I've seen Paul Anka in concert 2 times and every time he sings this song I cry. It's such a beautiful song!

[@shismith10]

Wonderful song and lyrics. Your Dad, Bilk Lane was a brilliant lyricist! This song reminds me of the good ole days in the 1970s.

[@marinelledoria4115]

This song is our elementary school graduation song way back 1977. Now we are preparing for our grand reunion this Dec 2024, that was 47 years & this song brings me back how I started my life, now I'm on my senior years, really bring me back to tears 😢❤ And we will sing this song again on our reunion ❤❤❤

[@patriciachandler1939]

This song is being used on a downy commercial now.Can you believe this feel good song that makes you smile as soon as you hear it!💗😁

[@marykooyman3685]

Makes me cry. It did even when I was a kid.

[@pogijuice]

My mom listens to this song. I didn't know who sang this during my younger years. After the that downy commercial, had to google and took me here, having a nostalgic moment.

[@theannoyedmrfloyd3998]

It's depressing.

[@davidwilliamson574]

THIS CAME OUT AROUND 1975 RIGHT BEFORE XMAS. IT WAS A KODAK COMMERCIAL WITH MICHAEL LANDON .😊😊😇😇😇😇

[@WuHa105]

@@davidwilliamson574 I didn't know that, the song is already kind of tear-jerking and makes it even sadder thinking of how Michael Landon died and so young, of many classic entertainers are now gone and also how life is just so fleeting and fragile

[@delliecoo3294]

The lyrics of this song are enduring... The song summarizes all that we need to do while we have breath... while we have this so-called LIFE....Its truth remains the same throughout eternity no matter what the generations may be. Moments. Times... They run through our life...When they are gone, we have something left to us, something to hold on to: MEMORIES.... and they are the ones we play over and over again. I love this song so much!

[@agnesquidet2322]

When I was in my younger years i love to sing this song everytime heard it in the radio.. Now that l am in my 60s time, l still love to hear and sing this nostalgic tune, even maybe in my last breath.. .. thanks paul for your beautiful songs.. " gather moments while you may collect the dreams you dream today and you will remember the times of your life"..

[@nikkimain5108]

In my senior year of high school (1979), my select group vocal ensemble sang this for our senior recital. It was so hard to get through it. Hearing it again just tears me up. It's so beautiful.

[@Miami543210]

OMG. Life is so short. This make me cry. A lot. A 50 yr old man. Crying. It depresses me. But I listen to it when my 6 yr old drives me crazy. Then I hold him so tight, realizing, I will not see him when he is 50. And I cry more. And more. And I miss my parents, and cry more. And my wife thinks I have a problem now. Thanks Downy, and your sad commercial.

[@nostalkingzone]

You have a 6-yr.-old? At 50? Consider yourself blessed. While you will (most likely) not be there for his fiftieth birthday (in these times, who's to say?), you still have today... And each other. ♥

[@Lilgto04]

I danced to this song with my son at his wedding in December last year, and he danced it with me at my wedding 15 years ago. It is very special to me.

[@pipercatz6493]

This is everybody's life themesong,I came here to live back the memories of my most favorite uncle who passed away few days ago, this was one of the songs he used to sing, I can hear him singing this as if he is still here, I missed him,he was the father I dreamt of having, I always envy my cousins for having a wonderful father like him

[@patriciapotter8273]

I remember listening to him as I was growing up and this came out when I was 15 in 75. just to hear this, (and yes hearing it on madmen) brought back a flood of memories and it may sound corny, but makes me realize what a great life I have had so far. Thank God for these talented people and their music.

[@joevanseeters2873]

Remember this song very well from the mid 70's when I was about 10 years old. It was a very popular "jingle" for Kodak and dominated Kodak commercials on both TV and RADIO during this era and well beyond. Occasionally you still here this song being used, even today on various commercials or in movies and television. Paul Anka hit a master stroke with this jingle and he knew it. He went on to lengthen the original jingle and record it as a studio song which climbed the record pop charts to #7 in 1976. It is probably Anka's most well known song across the entire world. Fun fact, Paul Anka is most popular in the Country of FINLAND where he has a strong following of fans.

[@1tbounty]

Hadn't heard this song in 4ever. Brings back memories of summer @ my grandparents. The world was such a mysterious wonder back then. Miss them both. Legacy lives on....

[@richardcantley8525]

I was 13 years old when this song came out. I knew then that it had meaning and that maybe at some point in my life I would be reflecting with it. I wasn't wrong. Here I sit hearing this wonderful song with a life load of memories. Makes you cry and happy at the same time.!

[@mdumas43073]

"God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December." -J. M. Barrie

[@CM-wj2ow]

That's so cool!! :)

[@yolandaduffey7746]

Beautiful thought ♥️

[@stevem4628]

"And God gives some of us Dementia at the end of our lives and takes away our life memories because he's not as great as you might think". ----Me.

[@josephgarza5265]

This song has been in my head for years and years in a good way. It’s so meaningful.

[@zarkmetzer]

We must cherish and remember every moment that we can, and thank our loved ones for sharing them with us. This song reminds me of what’s most important in life.

[@laurice8056]

This has got to be the most painful thing about Alzheimer’s for the patient, and their families and love ones...😔

[@adamnschifty9395]

Nancy Reagen called it the long goodbye.

[@rachaelstephens209]

I just posted something similar. My mom has dementia. She is forgetting her yesterdays. I am doing my best to hold on to mine. God bless all of those who are suffering and the loved ones who love them and suffer with them.

[@Juliet_Capulet]

😰

[@jbuggggg]

agreed but listening to paul anka do you remember the times of your lives had me gushing. blessings to your family and i pray all is well

[@anitawatkins954]

Good morning yesterday wow. 65 years old today. I bought the 45 record. Thank God for memories.

[@juliecorpe5783]

I turned 60 yesterday.. so this song came to mind..it came out my Sr year of high school I think..

[@williamlucas5852]

@@juliecorpe5783 I turned 60 this year. This song brought me back when I was head over heel in love with my 1st gal.

[@davidwilliamson574]

YOUR MY AGE - YOU KNOW SOMETIMES I FEEL OLD BUT OTHER TIMES I FEEL YOUNG LIKE I DID BACK THEN 🥰🥰

[@bduhe219]

I haven't heard this in almost 40 years. never gets old.

[@mikeblack9426]

To all that we have lost and miss dearly. The older you get, the more this song means to your soul. We will see them again.

[@wmpetroff2307]

A magnificent song that reflects life so poignant and gentle. THANK YOU, Mr Paul Anka. Your talent is wonderfully spectacular. In my lifetime, you are one of the GREATEST singers ever.

[@SuperBelle05]

Timeless! 💚 i dedicate this to my loved ones in heaven. Missin’ you all!